Life Briefing: Apollo vs. Artemis: What to know about NASA's return to the moon Strategic angle: NASA's Apollo moonshots are a tough act to follow, even after all this time. Editorial Staff Mar 30
Life Artemis 2 astronauts arrive at KSC The four Artemis 2 astronauts arrived in Florida for final preparations ahead of their upcoming launch. Editorial Staff Mar 30
Life Briefing: Managed wetlands a culinary hot spot for SF bay fish, but they need delivery options Strategic angle: A new study highlights the declining food options for fish in the San Francisco Estuary. Editorial Staff Mar 30
Life Briefing: How graphene oxide kills bacteria while sparing human cells Strategic angle: New research reveals the mechanism by which graphene selectively eliminates bacteria, crucial for hygiene in everyday items. Editorial Staff Mar 29
Life Briefing: Researchers Describe Protein Structure in Microbes for Light Conversion Strategic angle: New findings reveal how certain microbes can be harnessed for energy-dense biofuels. Editorial Staff Mar 29
Life Briefing: Ancient alphabets, new insights: Researchers uncover hidden links among the letters Strategic angle: With artificial intelligence (AI) as an essential tool, researchers have discovered surprising similarities among ancient writing systems. Editorial Staff Mar 29
Life Briefing: Binding to RNA is not enough—changing its shape is what makes a drug work, study reveals Strategic angle: A new study highlights the importance of RNA shape in drug efficacy, beyond mere binding. Editorial Staff Mar 29
Life Briefing: In world first, antimatter taken on test drive at CERN Strategic angle: CERN scientists successfully transport antiprotons, paving the way for future antimatter delivery systems. Editorial Staff Mar 29
Life Briefing: A mass mating event in the lab reveals how yeast cells choose partners Strategic angle: Yeast cells demonstrate a unique method for selecting mates, potentially offering insights into partner selection. Editorial Staff Mar 29
Life Briefing: ZTF Discovers a New Mass-Transferring Brown Dwarf Binary System Strategic angle: Astronomers unveil a binary system of brown dwarfs engaged in stable mass transfer, designated ZTF J1239+8347. Editorial Staff Mar 29
Life Briefing: Who do you think you are? What DNA tests reveal—and what they don't Strategic angle: Exploring the impact of DNA testing on personal identity and criminal investigations. Editorial Staff Mar 29
Life Briefing: The Time Capsule in the Salt Flat Strategic angle: Exploring the extreme conditions of Salar de Pajonales in northern Chile. Editorial Staff Mar 29
Life Briefing: TESS discovers an Earth-sized planet orbiting nearby M-dwarf star Strategic angle: NASA's TESS reveals a new extrasolar planet, TOI-4616 b, in a nearby star system. Editorial Staff Mar 29
Life Briefing: Ancient Neanderthal genome reveals isolated, distinct populations Strategic angle: Neanderthals split into distinct regional groups that developed genetic differences far sooner than modern human populations typically did. Editorial Staff Mar 29
Life Briefing: Eco-friendly hair repair adds to more natural personal care product pipeline Strategic angle: Hair damaged by dyes, bleaching or harsh sunlight has just got special treatment. Editorial Staff Mar 29
Life Briefing: The world's waste mountain is rising at an alarming rate Strategic angle: A new report reveals the staggering increase in global municipal solid waste, highlighting urgent environmental challenges. Editorial Staff Mar 29
Life Briefing: Novel protocol reconstructs quantum states in large-scale experiments up to 96 qubits Strategic angle: A breakthrough in quantum computing allows for the reconstruction of quantum states in systems with up to 96 qubits, enhancing the potential of quantum technologies. Editorial Staff Mar 29
Life Briefing: The moon that tipped a planet Strategic angle: Neptune is the solar system's most distant planet, a cold, blue ice giant sitting nearly 30 times further from the sun than Earth. Editorial Staff Mar 29
Life Briefing: A universal scheme can verify any quantum state Strategic angle: Quantum technologies could outperform classical devices, but verifying their functionality remains a challenge. Editorial Staff Mar 29
Life Briefing: A million new SpaceX satellites will destroy the night sky—for everyone on Earth Strategic angle: More than 10,000 Starlink satellites currently orbit Earth, affecting our view of the night sky. Editorial Staff Mar 29